UBC announces investment to increase financial support for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows
The University of British Columbia is launching a multi-million-dollar initiative to significantly strengthen funding support for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. Alongside concurrent increases in funding investments for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the broader research ecosystem (e.g., Canada Graduate Research Scholarships; Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards; BC Graduate Scholarships), this initiative represents a substantial expansion of funding resources. It forms one component of an ongoing, system-wide review of graduate and postdoctoral […]
Statement from the Provosts regarding international student study permits
The Government of Canada has announced some changes for international undergraduate and graduate students wanting to study in Canada, including a cap on the number of students and changes to the visa process. These recent changes do not apply to those who already hold study permits, nor will they affect study permit renewals. Moreover, at UBC we are confident that the new cap gives us enough room to welcome all qualified students who wish to join our great institution.
Update regarding temporary federal intake cap on international student study permits
On January 22, 2024, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a temporary intake cap on the number of international student study permit applications that will be issued for the 2024 and 2025 school years.
UBC launches inaugural Student Diversity Census
New census will provide UBC with important demographic data to better understand the diversity of the student body, identify barriers to inclusion and opportunities to enhance student experiences, and assess progress.
Funding support for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
In partnership with the Institute of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISoTL) at UBC Vancouver, the Centre for Teaching and Learning at UBC Okanagan is funding a pilot program to provide access to the SoTL Seed Grants.
Celebrating UBC Okanagan’s 2023 teaching award recipients
Each year, we recognize exemplary role models who make a significant impact on the culture of teaching and learning on our campus with the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation.
Update on the external review of the Faculty of Management: Invitation to meet with the review team
We are writing to provide an update on the external review of the UBC Okanagan Faculty of Management, which is currently underway.
Virtual Town Hall for Faculty & Staff: Student Demographic Data Project
The Student Demographic Data Project (SDDP) explores how we collect and use demographic data to guide reporting and policy-making that is inclusive and representative of all students.
2023 3M National Teaching Fellowship
The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) has opened the nomination process for the 2023 3M National Teaching Fellows.